13 90 500 Replacing tank venting valve (N62)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove acoustic cover.
E65, E66 only:

Remove design cover.

Installation location:

Tank venting valve is fitted at front on left side of cylinder head cover.

Unlock vent hose on intake air manifold and disconnect.

Unlock vent hose on tank venting valve (2) and disconnect.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Remove tank venting valve (2) from holder.

Fig 1: View Of Tank Venting Valve In Holder

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.